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Justin Smoak’s appearance in the 2017 All-Star Game seems to be closer to reality as the Blue Jays slugger is in second place and has closed the gap on the leader.

Eric Hosmer of the Royals continues to lead the way at first base, but his advantage over Smoak has now been halved to 71,654 with four days of voting left. When the American League vote totals were announced last Tuesday, Smoak made his first appearance in the top five and was 148,947 behind Hosmer, who had taken over the position lead from Oakland’s Yonder Alonso.

Smoak has a slash line this season of .304/.367/.588 with 20 home runs and 48 RBIs. He is in the top 20 in FanGraphs’ WAR (1.9) but is fourth in the AL in weighted runs created plus with a mark of 149. He is also fourth in the AL in weighted on-base average at .398. He trails the Yankees’ Aaron Judge, Alonso and Tampa Bay’s Corey Dickerson in both categories.

Whether he is voted in or not, his offensive output should make him an automatic selection as a reserve, especially if he is the Blue Jays’ only representative.

At other positions of interest for Blue Jays’ fans, Josh Donaldson is in third place at third base.

In the outfield voting, Jose Bautista has not been able to make a move on the top three spots, stalling in the middle of the pack. Kevin Pillar is also hanging around in the top 15.

Closer Roberto Osuna would likely earn a selection in the bullpen but it is unclear if he would attend given the recent trouble with anxiety he reported this weekend. Marcus Stroman might still have an outside chance as being selected as well.

Monday’s voting release will be the final interim report before voting ends on Thursday at 11:59 p.m. ET. The All-Star Game starters, selected through this fan vote, will be announced on Sunday. The game is July 11 in Miami.